Lead Scrap Prices in North Dakota
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in North Dakota vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — North Dakota
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in North Dakota
The North Dakota market for lead scrap follows the state's mix of oil and gas, agriculture, and energy. Expect separate prices for Lead (Soft) and Lead Wheel Weights. Clean, sorted Lead (Soft) sits at the top of the board while Lead Wheel Weights is priced for the extra processing it needs. Across North Dakota, well over a dozen yards accept lead; the largest clusters are in Minot, Bismarck, and Grand Forks. Because secondary lead smelters and battery plate makers are concentrated across the Midwest, North Dakota yards rarely sit on lead for long. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual North Dakota yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Lead in North Dakota
- Baker Metal & Recycling Inc— Bowman
- Bernath Construction Inc— Horace
- Bernath Recycling— Fargo
- Bryantt Metals— Burlington
- Christinson Scrap Metals— Saint Thomas
- Class Auto Recycling— Minot
- Continental Metal Products— Minot
- Dakota Pipe & Steel— Minot
- Earth Recycling Inc— Minot
- Gerdau— Minot
- Gerdau Ameristeel— Bismarck
- Gutzmer Jerry— Wyndmere
- Northern Metal Recycling— Bismarck
- Northern Metal Recycling— West Fargo
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Williston
- Residual Materials Inc— Grand Forks
- Robertson Metal Recycling— Hettinger
- Russ's Auto & Scrap— Grafton
- Sanda Transportation— Bismarck
- Sheet Metal Specialties— Bismarck
- Wittmayer Scrap Iron— Granville
- Young Manufacturing Inc— Grand Forks
Frequently asked about lead in North Dakota
What is the lead scrap price in North Dakota today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. North Dakota yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in North Dakota buy lead?
The yards listed on this page accept lead. In North Dakota the largest number of buyers to compare are around Minot, Bismarck, and Grand Forks. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest lead price in North Dakota?
Sort by grade before you arrive, strip steel clips, zinc alloy substitutes, and dirt, and keep Lead (Soft) separate from Lead Wheel Weights. Weigh your load yourself, ask for the price per grade rather than a lump sum, and compare two or three North Dakota yards on the same day.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in North Dakota?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip steel clips, zinc alloy substitutes, and dirt, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
What do North Dakota yards require from sellers of lead?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some North Dakota yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.